News Anchor / Reporter

Job Description

News Anchor / Reporter - WNEM

Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About WNEM:

At WNEM, it is our job and inherent desire to be the best local television station in the Mid-Michigan market and the #1 digital platform across the state, region, and country. We are committed to the highest standards of excellence in our local news, entertainment, information, and public service programming. We have the top-rated news station plus a broadcast website. We are a Midsize market with the opportunity to grow. We are a self-starting team driven for success with unique selling opportunities for a creative seller. Essential to that effort is a foundation of honesty and integrity - qualities that help us earn and build trust with our viewers, co-workers, and business partners.

Job Summary/Description:

WNEM is recruiting for an exceptional primary Anchor/Reporter for Monday-Friday early morning newscasts to join our team. The successful candidate will anchor newscasts regularly. The WNEM Anchor/Reporter researches, writes, reports, shoots videos, and edits news material for television newscasts and all WNEM news platforms. This includes writing and posting daily on all digital platforms, including social media. This position coordinates with a team of multi-media producers to deliver compelling and promotable content. The Anchor/Reporter contributes live shots utilizing microwave, satellite, and other technology for feeding stories to the Content Center. This individual will be called upon to represent WNEM in public in a professional and courteous manner. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Serves as primary anchor for Monday-Friday morning newscasts.
- Presents content from news set and live in the field at the scene of breaking news and special events.
- Writes and copy edits news content for maximum viewer appeal, comprehension, impact, and clarity.
- Delivers content in an energetic and compelling manner.
- Displays leadership skills in support of news management goals and audience management strategies.

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience.
- At least five years of experience in broadcast journalism.
- Experience as newscast anchor and lead story reporter preferred.

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WNEM-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rbv6x6-3-143-7-232-42 in your application.